Vision

To nurture and inspire the young and entrepreneurial brains of Jammu and Kashmir to pursue innovation and entrepreneurship by creating a vibrant and conducive Startup ecosystem in the State.

Objective

The policy aims to achieve the following objectives:

• Facilitate and nurture the growth of at least 500 new Start-ups in Jammu and Kashmir in next 10 years.
• Establish at least 10 new state-of-the-art incubators across all three regions of the State including private sector.
• Facilitate access to early stage investments for aspiring and existing Start-ups.
• Facilitate setting up of Innovation Labs in selected Higher Secondary Schools and Colleges.
• Facilitate setting up of at least 3 Fabrication labs, one each in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions.
• Create a strong institutional framework for effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of this policy.

J&K Startup Policy 2018